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David, Thanks for this great find. Of course, solo practice is a mixed bag like everything else in life. But on the whole, I think it beats most other legal job any day (yes, at biglaw, you may have the $$s to be a Philosopher King but probably not the imagination so it’s a moot point anyway). And of course, there are days that I want to pack it all in – but I keep my optimism about small firms not because I want to make myself feel better (well, probably that too) but because at the end of the day, I really believe that they are a last remaining hope for making the law accessible to everyone.

David, Thanks for this great find. Of course, solo practice is a mixed bag like everything else in life. But on the whole, I think it beats most other legal job any day (yes, at biglaw, you may have the $$s to be a Philosopher King but probably not the imagination so it’s a moot point anyway). And of course, there are days that I want to pack it all in – but I keep my optimism about small firms not because I want to make myself feel better (well, probably that too) but because at the end of the day, I really believe that they are a last remaining hope for making the law accessible to everyone.

Hi, Carolyn. Komie is a gem, and I’m glad I have discovered him. I believe that one is far more likely to become a Philosopher King — at least one with wisdom about what is important in life — with less more, not more — another plus for the lone Shingler. The ability to have a sophisticated practice, and do without clerical resources, thanks to digital miracles has opened the door to solo practice for many more lawyers.
For me, and for my brother (a solo), the best part about working for yourself is not being captive to the ethics of other lawyers and being able to say no to a client without having to face the wrath of partners.

Hi, Carolyn. Komie is a gem, and I’m glad I have discovered him. I believe that one is far more likely to become a Philosopher King — at least one with wisdom about what is important in life — with less more, not more — another plus for the lone Shingler. The ability to have a sophisticated practice, and do without clerical resources, thanks to digital miracles has opened the door to solo practice for many more lawyers.
For me, and for my brother (a solo), the best part about working for yourself is not being captive to the ethics of other lawyers and being able to say no to a client without having to face the wrath of partners.

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